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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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